“Stan Lee: The Final Chapter” documentary reveals how the iconic figure was mistreated in his final years

Sofia Guimarães

Sofia Guimarães

Stan Lee: The Final Chapter first trailer is out with heartbreaking footage of the legend’s mistreatment in his last years of life.

Stanley Martin Lieber, known as Stan Lee, was the mastermind behind Marvel Comics for years. Spider-Man, the Hulk, Iron Man, the Black Panther, and Doctor Strange are some of the characters that Stanley co-created. But Stanley's life was not always full of flowers. Jon Bolerjack, who worked with him in his last four years, is now showing the world a documentary called "Stan Lee: The Final Chapter" with various footage of the mistreatment and exploitation of the legend.

The legacy of a legend

Stan Lee is a legendary figure in the entertainment industry. His contributions to the Marvel Universe have left a lasting impact on generations through captivating stories. What began as a small publishing house transformed into one of the most profitable multimedia corporations, dominating the comic and movie industries for years. Although he retired in the 1990s, Stan Lee remained involved with the company by making cameo appearances in films and television shows and serving as an executive producer.

Stan Lee died in 2018 (Image by Marvel Comics)
Stan Lee died in 2018 (Image by Marvel Comics)

Stan Lee passed away at the age of 95 in 2018 due to various health issues and late-stage diseases. People around the world paid their respects and mourned the loss of one of the most significant icons in the entertainment industry. However, according to Jon Bolerjack, not everyone has treated Stan with the dignity he deserves. He documented the final years of his life and claimed that he was mistreated.

Stan Lee: The Final Chapter

"Stan Lee: The Final Chapter" is the title of the latest documentary directed by Jon Bolerjack. In the first trailer, Jon states, "Stan spent his final years enduring mistreatment, manipulation, and betrayal at the hands of a few very bad actors." According to the producer, although he did not have the power to stop the mistreatment at the time, he documented everything he could with his camera to reveal the truth about what was happening behind the scenes. Footage shows Stan, despite his age and health issues, exhausted while signing pop figures and taking pictures for various hours.

Stan Lee and Joe Bolerjack in the documentary (Image via Stan Lee: The Final Chapter)
Stan Lee and Joe Bolerjack in the documentary (Image via Stan Lee: The Final Chapter)

The documentary features testimonies from key witnesses, including notable figures in the industry such as Rob Liefeld, the creator of Deadpool, and Roy Thomas, a former Editor-in-Chief at Marvel Comics. Joe presents this documentary to seek justice for Stan Lee and to honor his legacy. In the final moments of the trailer, some people express that they sensed something was wrong but were unaware of the true extent of the problem.

It is important that people see that even the guy at the top, the most successful comic creator isn't protected.

Ben Bishop, comic book artist

Many notable figures in the Marvel Universe shared how much they miss Stan Lee and the significant impact he had. Now, people will understand what he went through during his final years.

The documentary needs your help!

To complete the documentary, Joe Bolerjack has launched a fundraising campaign to finish the project and compensate the crew involved. You can contribute by donating here.

The producer revealed that he has faced threats and lawsuits, but he remains committed to producing the documentary and ensuring that Stan Lee receives the respect he deserves. So far, the campaign has raised $33,000 of a $300,000 goal. We will update you as soon as a release date is announced.

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